Archive for April, 2011
Mistakes to Avoid: Speakers Can Cost Ya
Wednesday, April 27th, 2011There is a ‘name’ speaker who I won’t name here, who always sells very, very impressively from the platform, and who audiences love, who I constantly caution my clients against hiring, because he has a history of legal and regulatory agency problems, has survived one fraud trial but could be re-tried by that state, and it is impossible to predict what he may “do” with the customers acquired after speaking at others’ events.
What Separates the Winners From the Losers in Terms of Longevity and in Tougher Economic Times
Wednesday, April 20th, 2011Toward the end of a consulting day with reclusive and very rich, very smart online marketer Frank Kern, he and I discussed the “oddness” of our celebrity. That this business is as much or more about that than it ever is about the delivery of education and information. He asked if I ever thought about how strange it was for people to be fascinated with the minutiae of my personal life, where I went, who I had dinner with, with my opinions about everything imaginable, or how strange it is to have a “fan club.” I said that the only time I ever thought about it in that way anymore was at events, when hundreds stand in line for autographs, photos, quick conversations.
How to Talk to Your Customers and Prospects About Economic Doom & Gloom
Wednesday, April 13th, 2011Financial institutions people foolishly believed invulnerable are crumbling, and the Fed has cranked up its printing presses to high speed 24/7 to prop up Wall Street; loose credit policies and an ocean of easily obtainable money has been replaced with grim-faced, tight-fisted, last-men-standing bankers saying “no,” daring to actually demand credit worthiness from borrowers; creative, mysterious, unfathomable financial instruments exposed as junk; emperors with no clothes recognized as naked; and, day to day, moods swing from panic to confusion to depression. Linus clings more tightly to his blanket as he sits vigil in the pumpkin patch in the dark,
Kennedy’s Lessons for Info-Marketers From Houdini
Wednesday, April 6th, 2011THE PHENOMENON™ – OF CELEBRITY
For quite some time, Houdini labored in relative oblivion, living poorly, and barely making enough money for food and board. He became both famous and wealthy. A breakthrough occurred in Chicago. Why, after performing basically the same act for years in anonymity, did he suddenly become a star?
My Favorite Story of How All Learning Happens and How You Can Short Circuit The Process!
Tuesday, April 5th, 2011In this episode Robert shares with us how all learning happens and how to surpass the drama, frustration, anger and tears that come with it to succeed and breakfree in your business! Quick Sustainable Wealth TV: #05 http://www.quicksustainablewealth.tv/2011/04/05/my-favorite-story-of-how-all-learning-happens-and-how-you-can-short-circuit-the-process/